News and Events

March is Weight Management Month

Join us in the Month of March as we make sure our pets are at a healthy weight.

We are featuring our Biggest Loser Contest at all 5 of our locations!

What is the Biggest Loser Contest?

A Weight Loss Contest for pets based upon healthy recommended weight loss over a course of 3 months from the date your pet starts the contest. Contestants will be monitored closely by technicians and doctors to ensure healthy and reasonable weight loss over the course of the contest. There will be one dog winner and one cat winner!

What do I Win?

The winner will receive a 6 month supply of food provided by Hill’s Pet Nutrition valued up to $350.00 and a “Modeling” contract for 1 year at the winning facility for one year as the “face of weight loss”.

How do I win?

Winner is decided based upon percentage of weight lost.

How will I know who wins?

Winner will be announced during the 1st week of July.
Winner’s picture will be showcased as our “Biggest Loser” in the hospital.

How do I join?

Enrollment begins March 1st and continues through March 31st.
Enrollment into the contest is $100.00 for canines and $80.00 for felines.
Email our Isabelle Lajoie at ilajoie@windcrestanimal.com to enroll or for further inquiries.

What is the approximate total value for the enrollment package?

Canine package valued up to $250.00
Feline package valued up to $140.00

What does the Enrollment package include?

30 minute Nutritional Evaluation with a Veterinarian of your choice. (Blood work, at an additional cost, may be recommended by the doctor during the exam.)

Weekly/Biweekly weigh-in with a technician.

Four individualized personal workout sessions with our staff with the choice of either swimming in our endless pool at Windcrest or fitness sessions at any of our facilities.

An at home workout kit.

A 1 month supply of food. (Food type will be determined by your veterinarian.)

Before and after pictures of your pets progress.

Daily Fitness and Nutrition Journal to record progress.

Biweekly emails from your personal technical consultant.

March and April Events sponsored by Windcrest Animal Hospital

Delaware Humane Association’s 9th Annual Muttini Mixer

Join us for this fun-filled dog-friendly cocktail party fundraiser to benefit the Delaware Humane Association.

When: Saturday, March 14th, 2015 from 7 pm to 10 pm
Where: World Cafe Live at the Queen
500 North Market Street, Wilmington, DE
Registration: Click here for more information and how to register for this event.

Pit Bull Pride’s Black Tie Bully Bash

Join us for this fun-filled event to benefit Pit Bull Pride of Delaware. Black Tie optional.

When: April 10, 2015 fro 7 pm to 11 pm
Where: World Cafe Live at the Queen, Wilmington, DE 19801
Cost: $35.00
Info and tickets: Click here to purchase tickets or for more information.

Pet Caregiver and Grief Support

Support Circle Meetings at Windcrest Animal Hospital

Are you grieving the loss of a dear pet or caregiving to an aging, chronic or terminally ill pet? Starting in January 2015, Windcrest Animal Hospital will be hosting grief support and caregivers support meetings on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. These meetings will be facilitated by Day by Day Caregiver Support. They are a non-profit organization for pet caregiver support.

There will be two sessions that you can attend:
7:00pm – 8:00 pm: Pet Loss and Grief
8:00pm – 9:00 pm: Current Caregivers or again and ill petsClick Here for complete details.